Why doesnt lyon take the job at the garbage company with his father?

Lyon refuses the job at the garbage company with his father because he feels it would compromise his own identity and aspirations. He struggles with the idea of living up to family expectations and wants to pursue his own path rather than follow in his father's footsteps. Additionally, he grApples with feelings of inadequacy and a desire to prove himself in a different field, ultimately leading him to reject the opportunity.